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Linda Taylor-Gonzales
September 29, 2011
Hey You, It's Me,
Happy 29th Birthday Jake! I find myself wondering what would he like for his birthday even though I can not give you monetary things I feel you would be just as happy to hear me say "I am so proud of you and love you very much" I say that to you every day and can only hope that you still feel the love that we shared from the moment that we met. I know it has gotten me through many struggles here that I have had since losing you. Your love was always an inspiration to me and I will always cherish it and hold it tightly. Whatever today brings I will always be happy for September 29th because that is the day that God gave a gift to me that will never be replaced, altered, or diminished..thanks babe for being that special gift and making me a Mom. I miss you Jake.
Love Always,
Mom
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
December 25, 2010
Hey You, It's Me,
"Merry Christmas Jake" I couldn't sleep last night remembering all the Christmas mornings that you were here to celebrate. I remembered the one that I said to you "What do you want for Christmas?" and you said "I do not need anything, I have all I need" That stunned me then and those words were so inspiring to me. Do not take for granted the gifts that God has given because they can not be found under a Christmas tree. I love that memory!
As you and all that are with you celebrate Jesus's birthday today please know that my love is with you today and forever.
I'll be celebrating here without your presence but in my heart you will always remain as vivid as if you were walking out of your room as you did for so many years on Christmas morning.
I love and miss you Jake,
Mom
Merry Christmas Jake
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
December 25, 2010
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
December 5, 2010
Hey You, It's Me,
My thoughts of you this time of year are so forefront in my mind. The impossible loss of you and all the "whys" Every year I get a little stronger and then December 3rd comes and with it the pain of losing you. I struggled through it and went to work and then celebrated your life with your friends. We had an awesome time and laughed and shared memories together but in the back of my mind and in my heart I so wished that we could all be together making new memories. I do not know if I will ever realize the "normal life" that you wanted me to live..because without you nothing seems normal at all. I get more sensitive this time of year as I watch and listen to families planning their holidays. I'm struggling just to put a tree up. I will push through this and one day when we are together again we will live in the celebration of life again. But until then please know no matter where you are my love is with you and will remain with you. You are my son and although you are not here to hug and say I love you Jake..I still do it every day and hope that you can still feel it. Your love embraces me and I will forever be grateful for that.
I love you and miss you so much Jake.
Love Always,
Mom
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
September 29, 2010
Hey You, It's Me,
"Happy Birthday Jake" I went to your grave this afternoon and put new flowers and added birthday balloons to the arrangement and all that time all I could think of was your 8th birthday when all the boys stayed over and you guys ate 10 pizzas in like 10 minutes..I do not think the smile has left my face since that memory became so vivid at your grave..it must have been one of your favorites for it to be so prominent in my mind. Thank you for all the special memories and the visits that remind me of the good ole days. I hope that you know how special today is and will always be for me. I love you more than you could ever know and hope that no matter where you are today that you remember that very special moment when we first met.
Love to you Always Jake,
Mom
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
December 25, 2009
"Merry Christmas Jacob"
I'm here and you're there, but in my heart we walk together, laugh and our love goes on. When you see me cry it's not because there is something wrong it's because I am in thoughts of you and miss and love you so much that at times my heart overflows and is released in my tears. So today lets walk together in love and special memories because no time will ever erase the joy of you in my life. I love you with all my heart..always have, always will.
I love ya babe and I'll se you in my dreams
Love to you Always,
Mom
Marti Rose
December 4, 2009
Jake,
Your in OUR HEARTS FOREVER!!!
James Luft
December 3, 2009
Jake I miss you and love ya!
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
December 3, 2009
Hey You, It's Me;
Today is the 3rd year since you've been gone. To some that seems like a long time to me it's like no time has passed. Learning of your passing is still as vivid in my mind as the moment I heard it. I have made leaps and bounds in my attempt to live this life without you but often find myself in a loner frame of mind. The person that was with me and the one that I battled through everything for is gone it's lonely for me Jake. I miss your laughter, your wit, your enthusiasm, your talks. I miss you! Coming by tonight to decorate for Christmas and just be with you. I love and miss you more each passing day Jake.
With Love Always,
Mom
Rindy Sumerlin
September 30, 2009
Been thinking about you and Eddie today Linda. Tonight the Sumerlins will drink a toast to Jake and recall our fondest memories of him.
With love,
Rindy
September 29, 2009
Hey You, It's Me:
"Happy 27th Birthday,Jake"
Today is a day to celebrate the gift given to me 27 years ago. I'll never forget the moment that they laid you on my stomache and although exhausted I looked at you and thought..my life has changed forever with the birth of this lil guy. All through your years of growing up, every birthday that came and went, brought us a new dimension to our lives and still to this day, it still does. I have grown in this last few years to appreciate that life is more than what is in front of you. God has a way of healing that is so amazing. No matter what, I know that in your life you always made me proud to say I am Jake's Mom and now that you have entered into your eternal life I am still Jake's Mom and no story will ever change that. I do not live in your passing, I live in your life where we were together. Although your not here physically no time can take you from my heart where we will celebrate, laugh and love. I am coming to spend time with you today to celebrate your 27th birthday and be at peace knowing that your unconditional love was the best thing ever given to me and I'll cherish it always.
Love Always Babe and I'll see you in my dreams,
Mom
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
August 4, 2009
Hey You, It's Me;
I started this day out really just wanting to lay in bed and stay in thoughts of past birthdays when you were here with me but decided to get up and go spend my birthday money. As I walked through the aisles I found myself choking back me tears thinking all I really want is my son to call and say "Happy Birthday Ma" knowing that will never be the case I kept going and walk out to your truck and turn it on and from the radio I hear the song that was played at your funeral...I'll be missing you. At that moment my heart was so full that the tears ran down my cheek and I realized that no matter where I am in this life you are with me. Thank you Jacob for sharing my birthday with me. I love and miss you more each passing day.
Love Always,
Mom
2nd Annual Benefit Pic-12/03/2008
March 20, 2009
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
February 2, 2009
Hey You, It's Me;
I miss you Jake! I lost two very special people in January. Carm and Marsh. It seems like no matter how hard I try something is always taking me back. Dee stayed with me for a week and that really helped. I took her to your grave and we visited for hours about you. I find myself talking about you as if you are still here I guess it's easier that way. I feel like you are but I know the reality of my situation and try so hard just to stay in thoughts of you. I'm comfortable there. I read the letter you wrote for Mothers Day almost every day. It is so special to me. My sacrifices that you spoke of were all for you! But, today is a new day and God is with me so I'll remember you with all my heart and a smile on my face. No time will ever diminish how I long to be with you but as I said to you before everything I do in this life is for you. So today I'll put that smile on and head back into the "normal" life and wait patiently for us to be together again. I love you Jake and miss you more than you'll ever know. See ya in my dreams babe.
Love Always,
Mom
Aunt Marti Rose
December 3, 2008
JAKE,
YOU ARE MISSED SO MUCH BY ALL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!! I THINK OF YOU ALOT!! DESTINY AND I MISS YOU!! YOUR IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER!!
Linda Gonzales
December 2, 2008
Hey You, It's Me:
As the day draws closer to the time I lost you I find myself on an emotional rollercoaster. I'm energetic about the memorial but at the same time wish so badly I could be celebrating the holidays with you not memorializing you. I do appreciate everything that is here to make me smile when I am in thoughts of you but there's this emptiness that creeps in and makes me yearn to see you. Your smile, your laughter, your voice. To hear you say "I love ya, Ma" Then I'll look at a picture of you and feel the most awesome warmth in my heart as I wipe away a tear a smile appears and at that moment I know that we are together. I love ya Jake and know that as you sit at our Fathers table that all is better for you and lift your name in prayer and wait until the day the Lord brings me home to reunite with you. What a glorious day that will be. I'll continue in this life no matter what the day brings rejoicing in your life, memories and hope.
With Love Always Babe,
Mom
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
September 29, 2008
Hey You, It's Me:
Just thinking about you..today is your 26th birthday and I'm getting ready to go to your gravesite. I love you and miss you more each day. Until we're together again I'll always hold this day and all my memories of your previous birthdays dear to my heart.
With Love, Always,
Mom
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
July 5, 2008
Hey You, It's Me
Alot is going on here. Next week I'll be attending a celebration of one of your friends, he is married and they are having a baby. Next month another. It's going to be a real challenge for me as I celebrate these awesome moments in their lives. I wonder who would have been the one for you. Everyone already knows who I thought was the right one. "I know Mom" that is what you'd always say. With your head tilted a little to the side and that smirk you'd always give. It brings a smile to my face just picturing you. Watch over your friends as they enter into their new lives and I'll take you with me as we celebrate their gifts of marriage and the births of their children. It'll never be me watching you, but I'm so thankful that I had the time I did with you and will never look back at what could have been and just cherish what you gave to me while you were here. The perfect gift, your love & friendship. I love you and miss you more each day, Jake. See you in my dreams babe.
Love Always,
Mom
friend of houston
June 7, 2008
I signed this book a couple of times but for some reasons it does not be published. Jake, there are many people who LOVE you and your Mom and Stepdad. You are all good people and we miss you. I know you and Rach are still friends in heaven as you were on this earth. Keep us on earth safe. Watch over your parents who are still hurting so much. Let, your mom (Jake) feel the love of you and others. Rach let your Dad feel strength and your love. You both were such wonderful people, Rest in Peace!
Rindy Sumerlin
May 11, 2008
Linda,
Austin came over to the house today and was wearing his "Jake" commemorative t-shirt. He actually wears it quite often and I wanted you to know that we all keep Jake close in our hearts and minds.
He was a beautiful son and I know you miss him so. I wish you a wonderful Mothers Day and hope for continued peace in your heart.
Love,
Rindy Sumerlin
Our 1st Mothers Day, Love Ya Jake
May 10, 2008
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
May 10, 2008
I'm getting ready to go out of town and have you on my mind. Tomorrow is Mothers day and although you not physically here with me, you'll always be with me. I see you almost every night in my dreams and when I wake it feels like you really are still here with me. The places that we go and the memories of us together come alive there. Thank you for sharing so much of you with me. I am so thankful now for all I took for granted. Sitting in baseball stands for 15 years watching you do what you loved. Watching your face light up when you got the new tires and system in the Firebird, you guys taking off in the "party" bus after graduating. I could go on and on. You always allowed me to be apart of your life and openly welcomed me to share in whatever you were doing. The bond that we shared can not be broken. I am very blessed to have you as a son, and now our relationship has strengthened and grew into a much deeper bond because your not here we find different ways to stay together. Thanks Babe, I love you and I'll see you in my dreams.
Love Always,
Mom
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
March 23, 2008
"Happy Easter, Jake"
I'm sitting in your room on your computer. I redecorated and brought all the plants that you were given in here. It looks like a jungle. It's not fufu though :) I haven't been in this room for a long time! It's kind of weird because I left it just like you had it, just in case! I'm learning to let go of my denial and live in the reality that your gone and this was my baby step towards that! Thank You for all the messages you send & love I feel. The holidays will never be the same but I am learning to pull from the memories you gave us and opening my heart to let others in and begin to share our traditions of the holidays with them. I'll always take you with me! I love and miss you more each day!
Love Always,
Mom
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
February 14, 2008
Always, My Valentine!
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
February 14, 2008
Happy Valentines Day, Jake!
Although your not physically here with me I know that your with me in my heart,I feel it. That feeling that makes me smile when all I really want to do is cry. The love between a Mother and child can never be extingushed, and as long as I live, you will be the person that showed me how to love unconditionally. Your the one person when everything else seemed untouchable that believed in me and that I could get us through anything. Now you are with your Heavenly Father and still the driving force and strength that allows me to conquer all my fears. Thank you for your special gifts, Jake. I love you very much.
Love Always,
Mom
It's what he loved
February 5, 2008
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
February 5, 2008
Good Morning Son,
I say that every day but for some reason it just seems different today. I have been making a lot of changes in my life and like you said live the "normal" life. Honestly son it's just not what it's cracked up to be. I'm doing this for you! I want you to know that no matter how long it takes until we are together, every day I will struggle to be stronger and walk through this life knowing that I have you in my heart to cherish and hold. I miss you so deeply, and all the things that you would do and say. I just miss your presence and how you would light up my life by just simply walking into a room. These things were easily taken for granted when you were here but believe me they left an impact on my life. I miss and love you very much Jake. I'll see you in my dreams babe.
Love Always,
Mom
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas Son,
The house is decorated and all the little things that we do for Christmas surrounds me but there's an emptiness here. The person that I use to enjoy watching as he opened his gifts is not here. I read over and over the message from Heaven and try to absorb that message and be thankful for the Christmas mornings we shared together. The Tree of Rememberance service gave me a new tradition now that you are gone and it really touched my heart. All these things are great but the reality of it all is your not here for me to hug, laugh with or just say "I love ya Babe" I miss that Jake. Your always in my thoughts and prayers and in my heart you'll stay forever. I will love you always Jake. Rest quietly in the peace of God's love until we see each other again.
Love Always, Your Mom
Your memory will live on in our hearts forever, We Love & Miss You Jake
December 3, 2007
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
December 3, 2007
Jake,
"I love and miss you so much" Your Memorial celebration was so nice. We had a great turn out and I only hope that you were proud as you watched everyone gather in memory of you. Austin gave a great toast and really touched the hearts of everyone there. You surrounded yourself with the greatest friends. You had so many friends & family step up to make that day as special as you were. I am always in awe of the hearts that you touched and how they will gather to remember you. Every morning I ask God to watch over all our family and friends here and the ones that are with you & him. I just wanted you to know that no time will ever take away the joy I get when I'm in thoughts and prayers of you. You are and always will be the best thing that ever came into my life. Today I'll be visiting your grave and placing flowers on it for you, but in my heart you are so much alive. Every moment of the day I'll miss you Jake but my love for you will always be there to comfort me on the days my physical strength is not there to hold me up. R.I.P son till we can be together again and that one last hug and kiss that you gave me a year ago will sustain me till the day we meet again and we'll have an eternity of time to share together. Keep making us smile and remembering the good times that we all had with you and our lives here will be so much easier knowing that when God does bring us home you'll be waiting to welcome us in.
With All My Love Son,
Mom
Austin S.
December 2, 2007
Jake,
When I see something that needs to be joked about, the first person I wish to talk to is you.........the great thing is, I can picture exactly what you would say. Even if your not sitting next to me, you're still making me laugh. Miss ya.
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
November 22, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving Jake!
On this day of giving thanks I have so much to be thankful for. I was so truly blessed to have you in my life for 24 years. We shared in many special memories and I am eternally greatful for each one. Normally I'd be in the kitchen preparing a big meal. Not that you'd eat half of the stuff I fixed, but just the same you had your special dishes that you looked forward to me making for you. I just decided to have a more laid back atmosphere today. My first thanksgiving without the person I am most thankful for. I have a fire going and I was thinking how calming that is, and remembering the past holidays when you'd be in the recliner ready for a day of football. I'm thankful for all my memories and with God's grace they will always be there to comfort me as I continue living this life without you here with me. Rest peacefully son and we will have an eternity to celebrate the things we are thankful for in God's time. I'll see you in my dreams and forever keep you in my heart.
Love Always Jake,
Mom
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
October 31, 2007
Hey You,
I have had a smirk on my face all morning thinking about you and Halloween. I put the vampire costume away. Thanks Jake! Even in my darkest days you send me a memory that makes me smile again. One of your many great qualities. I love and miss you much. See you in my dreams.
Love Always,
Mom
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
October 3, 2007
Jake,
Today was a long day. I have almost completed setting up the shop. Your birthday celebration was fun but very hard. I had to make some decision about life without you and only hope that I made the right ones. I miss you more each day and although things seem on the exterior as normal existence there honestly not. I'm on schedule though. Until we see each other again I love and miss you more each passing day.
Loving You Always,
Mom
Marti & Destiny Rose
September 29, 2007
Jake,
Just had you on our mind today - it was a special day for your mom, I remember it will. Jake your alway in our hearts and minds. Your miss dearly - We miss our Angel!! My god put his arms around your mom today!!
Love you always and forever!!
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
September 29, 2007
Happy Birthday Jacob..
I woke up this morning knowing that I would be entering into another day without you but today is different, it's your birthday. I had planned so much for this day that will never come to fruition. But instead we will celebrate your new life and cherish the memories of your past birthdays. R.I.P Jake and I hope you see how much you are loved and missed. Tonight when everyone gathers to celebrate your birthday it is in honor and memory of you and we know that you would like it that way.
With All My Love Babe,
Mom
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
September 3, 2007
Jake,
I woke up this morning with a very lonely heart. The month of September brings with it a lot for me. Today is the 9th month since you passed, the 5th is the day Brutus passed and then the big one, your 25th birthday. I wonder how do you celebrate your only childs birthday when they are not here? I will be at your grave at 12:55 the same time you were born and celebrate the most beautiful gift that has ever been given to me. It won't be the same ever again but I will start a new tradition of honoring your memory and celebrating your life. I'm your Mom and for the rest of my life 9/29 will be one of the most precious days of my life. It's the day I met you. Thank you for all my memories and the new messages that you send me, it makes being here without you a bit easier. See you in my dreams son.
Love Always, Your Mom
Autumn Taylor
August 21, 2007
Jake,
I miss you so much.. as well as my mom and everybody else. I wish that i would of had the chance to see you more then what i did. I love you so so much and i cant wait till the day when i see you again. We all miss you so much you were great.
<3youforever and always.
Jennifer White
August 20, 2007
Hey, Just thought I would drop you a line, because I have been thinking about you A LOT lately!!! This year is almost over & I am not sure where the time went!! I miss you more & more everyday!
Love YA A LOT,
Jen
Missing You Jake.
August 17, 2007
Carly Crawford
August 13, 2007
Jake,
I'm thinking of you always ... we miss you!!!
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
August 3, 2007
Jake,
I wanted to share a message that I found as I was going through all the cards and letters from December in your guestbook but I was unable to. The poem is called If tomorrow starts without me. I was so touched by that poem that I just sat there reading it over and over again. Thinking of you always helps me make it through each day. No matter how hard it gets I still have you in my heart to nuture. Even though you are not here physically you will always be there.
Thank You God for all your love and healing and may I grow to be worthy of all your blessings. Please hold my son in the comfort of your love and let him know no matter where my life leads me, through all the trials of life that I will face that I found no greater pleasure on earth than being his Mom. I will always love and miss you Jake. Thanks Babe for my messages. Loving You Always,Mom
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
July 3, 2007
Jake,
I pulled up your obituary today to say it's been 7 months since you passed and I can't get past the face looking back at me. It's real, your really gone. I have been living anyway I can without you. He's at college, he'll be back just get up and live this day one day at a time. But the numbness is wearing off and reality is creeping in that your not just away, your not coming home. Every day I pray for you to be at peace and for God to give me the strength to make it another day. Your memories lift me up and help me to honor you. I am really trying Jake. You have left me with a lot and I am so appreciative of that. Your friends are so awesome I just love them and am so grateful they are in my life. They really loved you Jake. One of your friends is going to have a baby and she is going to use your intials if it's a boy. She asked me to be the Godgrandmother. It just filled my heart to know that you had left such an impression on her that she would want to use your intials to give to her child. The stories that I have been told about how you touched someones life is overwhelming. I wish I could have been there for you that night like you were for so many others. I miss you babe and love you with all my heart.
Love Always,
Mom
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
June 25, 2007
Jake,
I'm sitting here looking through pictures of you on my computer and missing you so much. I can honestly tell you that I have never felt this lonely before. I just miss you! I miss your laughter, your smile. Everywhere I go there is something that reminds me of you. The other day I was shopping and all of a sudden I could smell Armani cologne and I just turned my head real quick to catch a glimpse, but of course it wasn't you. My eyes filled with tears as I caught myself hoping it was you and then realizing it couldn't be you. I think about you all the time son and I love you tremendously. I look forward to the day we are together again and my heart can be filled with happiness and joy.
Loving You Always,
Mom
Austin Sumerlin
June 14, 2007
Jake,
I can only imagine what you would be saying about Michigan making the post season for college baseball! I Think about you daily man. Miss ya.
Carly Crawford
June 6, 2007
Jake,
I think about you daily, its been 7 months but your mom is right, it stills feels like yesterday. I miss you Jake, everyone does. I feel so much comfort though when I'm with your mom bc I see so much of you in her ... she makes me laugh just like you use to. Your mom is something special and I thank you for bringing us together bc I can just look at her and see so much of you and it brings a smile to my face! None of this is real to me still maybe bc I'm in denial ... who knows but what I do know is, is that you will live forever in our hearts and you will always be something special to us. Miss you dearly bud!
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
June 3, 2007
Jake,
Today is the 6th month since you passed. I can honestly say that it still feels like yesterday to me. I pass your room and look hoping to see you at your computer checking stats and IMing your friends. I know that it's not going to happen but I can't stop myself from wishing for one more glance. It's bizarre that the things that use to seem so important and had to be done now seem so irrelevant. I find I'm most at peace when I am in thoughts of you and remembering our time together. I found a picture of you when you played with Coach Al on the Astros and compared it to the picture of you playing for TJC and even though there is a 10 year difference you still had that look of determination on you face and almost the same batting stance. I got the biggest smile on my face and just wanted to stay in that moment forever. You just always had a way to make me smile and feel blessed no matter what life was dealing us. I just truly miss that feeling and will patiently wait until we are together again so I can hug you and you can tell me "It's OK Mom, I'm OK" I miss you more than you will ever know and love you more.
Love Always Jake,
Your Mom
Jesse Young
June 1, 2007
Its been almost 7 months, I still think about you everyday. I talk about you like your still here. Astros are crappy this year, but no worries they are a second half team, they will rebound. You should see this rookie they have Hunter Pence, doesn't look like much of a ball player, but damn, he is the total package, bet the stros will trade em though. Anyways man, I miss you and I will see you again man. Later!!
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
May 12, 2007
Jake,
Tomorrow is Mothers Day and I have the last card that you gave me on my desk with your picture. I take it down and read it all the time especially the part that you wrote in it. As I continue to mature I am able to grasp exactly how important a person/friend/Mother you are/have been for me. I love you very much and hope you have an amazing day! Love Your Son, Jake.
That is exactly how I feel about you. How truly blessed I am to have had you, and as I continue to mature I am able to grasp how important a person/friend/Son you are/have been for me. We grew up together and you taught me along the way how to be a better person/friend/Mother.
I just wanted to let you know that no matter how long it takes before we are together again I'm still a Mother and proud to say I'm Jake's Mom.
Love Always,
Mom
Brenda Taylor ( Cornell)
May 9, 2007
Jake, Watching the Tigers.. Alone I felt for the first few games till the other night I found myself alone in the room with my Budlight and the widescreen. As I watched and got Loud as I tend to do.A smile came acrossed my face as i listen to myself and realized You and Dad were right there with me in my heart and I wasnt alone. No one will ever understand the Love I felt for you and although i wasnt always with you we were never out of my heart where I'll hold you forever till we met again. Loving You Dearly, Aunt Brenda aka B
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
May 8, 2007
Jake,
I am in the middle of cleaning and organizing the house...I know what you would be saying right now. I love you for that. But, I stumbled across a letter that was given to Eddie and I after you passed away from Rose & Eli. They lost their son and shared this message with us.
I'll lend you for a little time a child of mine, he said. For you to love while he lives, and mourn when he is dead. It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two or three. But will you, till I call him back, take care of him for me? He'll bring his charm to gladden you, and shall his stay be brief, you'll have his lovely memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay since all from earth return, but there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn. I've looked the wide world over in my search for teachers true. And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you. Now will you give him all your love,nor think the labor vain, Nor hate me when I come to call, to take him back again?
I fancied that I heard them say, Dear Lord,Thy Will Be Done for all the joy thy child shall bring,the risk of grief we'll run, We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love hime while we may. And for the happiness we've known,will ever grateful stay. But shall the Angels call for him much sooner than we planned, We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.
I'm still working on braving the grief but I want you to know that as much as I love and miss you I'm glad that you are back in Gods arms. The struggles of your last years here were very hard for you and I'd never ask for you to come back to me knowing that you would have to endure that again. I guess that's the part I am struggling with I want to be with you just not here. So until we see each other again please know that I am proud of you and everything that you did. Nothing could change that. In my eyes your just Jake, my son and my heart fills when someone calls me Jake's Mom.
Loving and Missing You Always Jake,
Mom
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
May 3, 2007
Jake,
Today is the 5th month without you here. I miss you more every day. I was getting ready to cut up a watermelon and all I can think of is you. The way you would come out of your room and say "Hmmm Mom that smells good, go ahead and make me up a bowl." It's the small things Jake that stop me in my tracks and overcome me. I'm not the same without you. Oh, I try because that makes it easier for other people but I'm just not. You were my entire reason for being who I am. You made me laugh, love and feel deeper than I thought was humanly possible. My heart went with you Jake and until we see each other again it will always be with you to hold. I hope that you hear my prayers. Oh, just between you me and a friend "jump roping?"
Love and Miss you more each day Jacob.
Love Always,
Your Mom
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
April 23, 2007
Hey You It's Me,
I have been thinking about you and wanted to just write to say "I love ya Jake" I have one more week at work and then it's over I am finally leaving the insurance industry. I only kept that job to help make sure that you had the extras in life. Now I need to figure out what to do with myself. I was hoping that I would be decorating your new home. That was an experience house shopping with you. I only wanted the best for you Jake, you deserve it.
Do you know how much I love and miss you? I ask God to tell you every day in my prayers.
Loving You Always,
Mom
Aunt Marti
April 10, 2007
Jake,
It has taken me along time to write again. We miss you so much I look at your picture on my stand everyday and see a handsome young man that life ended to soon. I wish I could put my arms around your mom everyday...you was her life. I wish her peace like you have now Jake. I remember when you came into this world and will never forget you Jake. Destiny speaks of you alot and miss you more..she has great memories of you, when you would give her rides on your shoulders and make her laugh.....love you forever!!
Brenda Cornell aka Taylor
April 9, 2007
Jake, I look out the window this morning and I have snow again. No Easter Morning call with your voice. Although I was suprised as the tears started to fall I seen you dressed in a bunny rabbit outfit just like the boy on your favorite christmas show as usual my tears turned to a laugh. I Love and Miss You dearly and Thank God everyday for the beautiful memories and smiles of you i recieve when all else seems so far away. I Love You Aunt B
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
April 8, 2007
Happy Easter Jake!
On a normal Easter morning I would be waiting for you to get up and go through your Easter basket and trying on your new clothes. "How do I look Mom?" Today I am looking at a picture with no signs of Easter around me. Good news, Astros won.
Love Ya Babe,
Mom
Linda Talyor-Gonzales
April 4, 2007
Jake,
Another month has passed without you and it seems like an eternity already. One day without you is like a lifetime. Baseball season has begun and I am brought back to the days of sitting in the stands watching you practice, play and all your accomplishments on the field. You were really something to watch Jake. I'll never forget the Babe Ruth homerun trot and the smiles on the faces of everyone in the stands as you circled the bases. Your teammates waiting at home plate to congratulate you. I have to tell you I'd give anything to be in those stands in 100 degree weather to see you round the bases one more time. The things that I use to take for granted in life are now called memories. Looking through glass to see you now but filled with love and pride is something I have to cherish now. I talk to you in prayer everyday and ask that God comforts you and I. I miss you & love you more than the Enlish language can articualte Jake.
Loving You Always, My Son,
Your Mom
Linda Gonzales
March 12, 2007
Jake,
Just want to say that "I Love You"
Not one minute of one day goes by that I don't wish I could hear your voice. I call your phone just to hear you. I'm so glad that I made you set up your voice mail. I know you didn't want it but people still call your phone to hear your voice. So many people miss you. Wish I could have done more to help you and just possibly I could have you here to talk to. I miss our "sessions", but most of all I just miss you. Rest in the peace and grace of God's love son. Until we see each other again.
Love Always,
Mom
Rindy Sumerlin
March 4, 2007
It doesn't surprise me that both Austin and I, even though we had not talked about it, had some thoughts to write about here this evening. Today was a perfect early spring day for baseball, and while I think about Jake all the time, I was really taken back when I passed Bobby McGee Field this afternoon. The little kids were gearing up for the season, dragging all of their gigantic bat bags to practice when I thought I saw from a far your little round blond head and that serious face you would wear when you played the game.
Baseball season won't be the same this year for sure without you Jake, but the memories are really sweet and bring a smile to my face. Miss you. Rindy
Austin Sumerlin
March 4, 2007
Jake,
The perfect weather today reminded me of the many baseball games we played together. It was the perfect day for me to come see you, so I did. I hope you can hear my thoughts and prayers. Miss ya man!
Linda Gonzales
March 2, 2007
Hey You, It's Me...
3 months have passed and it's suppose to get easier without you here, as time goes by I wonder if I can really do this. How do I do this? I love & miss you so much Jake. Everyone's life goes on and I am stuck here without mine. I cry out of loneliness for you. I can not remember living before you, and I know without a doubt you were my purpose in this life. I'm left here to figure this new life out and how to smile from my heart not just my face. I'm a work in progress and hopefully with the strength that I have left and God's grace I will someday. Until I see you again you know that I love you and that my proudest accomplishment in this life is you. My Son, Jake.
Loving You Always,
Mom
Destiny Rose
March 1, 2007
jake,
It's ur little buddie. Wow I dont think there is a day that goes by that your not on someone's mind. Still to the day everyone remembers you for what you use to be and not what you had become. Everytime I hear your name I no longer weep but yet smile because i know that your in paradise. Your next to god. Still your very missed. I love you Jake!
Jennifer White
February 28, 2007
Jake ~ Just thought I would send you a message to say I MISS YOU & LOVE YOU VERY MUCH! I hope you are hanging out with TJ & playing ball. Give him a Hug & Kiss for me!
Love you & Miss You A LOT,
Jen
Carly Crawford
February 27, 2007
I MISS YOU SO MUCH JAKE ...
Linda Gonzales
February 19, 2007
Jake,
I wanted to let you know that I bought that piece of property that you use to laugh about when I told you that I wanted when I retired, it's right beside you. By the way, yours is beautiful, green and well taken care of. I bought a Memorial bracelet for me & Aunt B.
This is what it means:
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond's gilt on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn's rain,
When you awaken in the morning's hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush,
Of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft stars that shine at night,
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.
Always in my heart Jake you will live. They say time heals all but no time will ever change the depth of my love for you. I'm learning how to go on and still appreciate that the short time we had together will last me the rest of my days. Thank you son.
Love Always,
Mom
Brenda Cornell aka Taylor
February 14, 2007
Happy Valentine Day Jake #21. Thank You for You. The strenght that You give each of us everyday as we realize Your not here in body but your Loving ways and smiles get us thru in one way or another. I Love and Miss You. Aunt B. P.s. could you stop the snow for me. Ha Ha
Linda Gonzales
February 14, 2007
Happy Valentines Day Jake
Hope you got your Red Vines today. I almost picked them up when I was at the store and realized I didn't have anyone to give them to. Wishing you were here, but understanding and loving you for you.
Love Ya Babe,
Mom
Nydia Perez-Ugarte
January 30, 2007
Jake, I don't know if you remember me, I'm Gilbert's ex-girlfriend & Alexis' mom. I hadn't seen you in a while but do remember that beatiful blonde boy that was always smiling and bringing laughter every where he went. My wish is that you are in God's good hands and that you are experiencing beautiful emotions in heaven. Love, Nydia
Linda Gonzales
January 25, 2007
Jake,
I have been working really hard in putting my life back in some sort of order without you. I have gone back to work, we bought a new puppy his name is Bustur Jake to honor you & Brutus. I have gone back to church also. I am healing in small ways but do not believe that it is possible for a mother to be the person she was before after losing her only child. Not one minute of my day do I not think of you. Sometimes with a huge smile and sometimes with tears. Anytime with you is precious to me. I hold it very close and cherish any thought that comes to me that puts you and I together. I love ya son. I pray that God is comforting you and all that went before you were there to welcome you and let you know how much you are loved. ALWAYS.
Until we see each other again Jake I miss your laughter and your physical presence, but I feel your love.
Love Always,
Mom
Linda Gonzales
January 13, 2007
Jake,
I'm back from Michigan. I had one of the greatest experiences there. You finally came to me in the hotel and let me know everything is ok. I will never forget that place or how strong the feeling was when you pulled that chair around to face me and said "I'm ok, Mom" I could see you like you were really sitting there. I woke up and looked but it was just a dream. I thanked God for allowing you to come to me and comfort me. You know what's been going on here with me already. I'm sorry and I never meant to disrespect you in any way. I am just really struggling with the fact that you are gone. My life seems so meaningless. Everything was for you. Now that you are gone the only time my pain is gone is when I am sleeping. But I know that I will have to face the fact in the morning. I love you so much and can hardly function through a day I miss you so much. I will keep up the fight to honor you and never stop.
Today, I am going to your grave. They have the marker in place. I hope it's nice. It will be one of the hardest things to see but I promise to you that I will be strong and not let my emotions take me over again.
I miss ya Jake and till we see each other again you will ALWAYS be in my heart and prayers.
Thank you for being such a great person & son. You weren't just my son Jake you were my best friend. I love you with all my heart.
Love Always,
Mom
Ryan Martin
December 26, 2006
Jake is one of my oldest, closest friends. I never imagined at the age of 10 that I was committing to 1520 pizza slices, 22 gallons of Linda's signature nachos, 420 baseball games, and countless hours of laughing. My mother always knew when I was talking to Jake on the phone by the amount of laughing I was doing.
My fondest memories weren't the craziest nights we spent together. I had the time of my life just cranking up "da Bird", turning up the music, and cruising the neighborhoods on the off chance someone would flag us down. In high school we had a Monday night ritual where I'd request a batch of nachos and we'd watch WWF wrestling all night. One night a week the bedroom became a ring and we managed to destroy many very nice pieces of furniture with our impromptu wrestling matches. Sometimes I’m not sure how Eddie and Linda did it but I’m so glad they did. I miss the simple things we used to do, and it will serve as reminder to never take anything in this life for granted.
With every end comes a new beginning, and I hope everyone can find a new beginning in this. Whether it is a new start, attitude, or outlook on life, seize it and keep Jake in your hearts. I will always be grateful for everything Jake, Eddie, and Linda have and will continue to do for me. All three of them are greatly responsible for who I am and who I will become. -Martini-
Linda Gonzales
December 25, 2006
Merry Christmas Jake!
Although we are not physically together today you will always be with me in my thoughts and heart. Until we see each other again, I love you & miss you more than words can describe.
Loving You Always,
Mom
Brenda Cornell ( Taylor)
December 21, 2006
Here in Michigan. I was so looking forward to Christmas with You and I know that the tears Im crying will switch to laughs when I think of all my Memories but Im still yet a selfish person. I keep You and Your Mom and Eddie in My Prayers as I always have and I will be strong. You and Grandpa get practiced up cause us girls are coming to Play. Mom is pitching. Love Forever and Ever Your Aunt Brenda aka Aunt B
Austin Sumerlin
December 20, 2006
The memories I have of Jake are endless. I remember the first time I ever saw Jake. We were 7 years old, playing baseball against each other at the Midget fields on Hammerly. He hit the ball further then I thought was possible. No joke, I believe he hit three homeruns that game. I recall countless front yard football games we played together....I REFUSED to play AGAINST him. I remember trading baseball cards with Jake.... he was very good at negotiation. I remember talking to Jake on the phone when we were in our younger years until three in the morning....about who knows what.....TV, movies, baseball, girls, etc. We soon moved our conversations to AOL when that came around. I remember sitting in the parking lot with Jake after baseball games, (long after everyone including the coaches were gone)drinking a Gatorade and critiquing each others performances. I remember buying my first car from Jake. I went to pick it up, and he was in the process of cleaning the interior still...it was an exciting day for both of us. I remember the day I signed with UH, and Jake was just as excited as I was. He continued his support for me until the day I hung it up. When he heard of my decision to move on from baseball, he wrote the most sincere, caring, email to me. It is probably the most meaningful thing a friend has ever given me. I will hold onto that forever. Honestly, not more then a couple hours go by now that I do not think about Jake. Jake was something else....I am so fortunate for all the laughs I shared with him. No one will ever be able to make me laugh as hard as he could. That is the honest truth. I'd like to share more stories, but they would take up this entire guestbook! I love ya like a close friend, I love ya like a brother, and I love ya like a fat kid loves cake! You and I are boys not just for life, but forever JRT! -Tener
Shawna Florida
December 19, 2006
Im so sorry for your loss. The brief time I knew Jake, I remember always having a smile on my face when he was around. He loved to fill the room with laughter and it shows what a kind hearted person he was. I know he was a good friend to Austin and through him I can feel the pain all those close to him must be experiencing. My prayers are with you all and with Jake.
Carly Crawford
December 19, 2006
Jakey,
I think about you everyday, it still doesn't seem real to me that this has happened. I miss you terribly! I know now that your in a much happier place than you were and that makes me happy. Our freindship meant everything to me and I'm glad we got to make memories together because they'll stay with me til the end. You'll be with me forever in my heart and the bear that you gave me will be with me forever til we meet again ... I LOVE YOU & MISS YOU SO MUCH!
Linda & Eddie - You know I'm here for you, I love you guys!
Eddie Gonzales
December 18, 2006
To My Son Jake,
I was thinking of the first couple of times you and your Mom came over and I went out to the car to carry you inside and put you to bed, you weren't much for traveling in a car without falling asleep. It seems like yesterday.
Remembering you riding in the T-Bucket you couldn't miss that blonde hair.
Going street racing till early morning and going to the old Porter Drag Strip. You'd sit in my old "Bad Boy" camaro wearing my driving suit and helmet. Your cheeks would be just glowing red, you were so hot. But, you didn't care, we were together and racing.
Boy, I thought taking you to Tyler for college for the first time was hard, "Boy,was I wrong!"
I sit here at the shop staring at your picture and thinking of all the homeruns you hit. That was a bunch in a short period.
I was so lucky to have you as my son. "I miss you so much" you will always be in my heart forever.
Love You So Much,
Dad
Jimmy (WOODY) Bodenhamer
December 17, 2006
I often catch myself thinking about all of the good times Ive had with Jake and his family and my emotions take over. Jake's soul will live through our strong group of friends for the rest of our lives. Linda and Eddy I will always be around when you need me you are more than just friends your family.
Linda Taylor-Gonzales
December 17, 2006
Jake,
It's Sunday morning and I have all my chores done. I am trying so hard to live this "normal life" I struggle everyday with the fact that you are not with me. My heart is broken and I wonder how I will go on without you. I MISS YOU!!! You are the best thing that ever happened to me. I pray daily that you are resting in peace and that God is comforting you. I love ya Jake
With Love Always,
Your Mom
Yvonne
December 15, 2006
Jake, I miss you. I wish we could have spent more time together. You are in my heart!
brent shelton
December 15, 2006
to be honest i never knew you but i kno you were loved...i belive ur in a better place now and we will all miss u very much ...
Christmas - Miss Bouffard's 2nd Grade Class 1990
Katy Guerre
December 14, 2006
I found a few pictures of Jacob from when he was in my second grade class. Everyone adored Jake! He was a friend to all. What a precious child.
Joe Boyd
December 13, 2006
Mr.and Mrs.Gonzales:
Our families Deepest sympathy go out to your family. Jake was a Wonderful young man to our family, he was always such a joy to have at our house, watching sports, talking sports and statistics,(Jake always
corrected me, or knew the answer),his humor,manners,smiles and
whit will never be forgotten. Jake is in Gods hands now, Linda and Eddie, the two of you are in our
families Hearts and Prayers.
God Bless:
Joe,Kathy,Ryan,Dustyn Boyd
Michael Kim
December 12, 2006
Romans chapter 6, verse 7 through 10.
For he that is dead is freed from sin. Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him: Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him: For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.
Jake,
You will be truely missed my friend. The memories of good times will remain in my heart for the rest of my days. Rest now in peace and when we meet again, we'll need to find a bucket of balls and get to work.
With love,
Michael Kim and family
James Luft
December 12, 2006
Jake,
I will forever remember all the fun we had the day I went shoe shopping to get your first pair of real tennis shoes in Owosso, you were 2 years old. And all the times I came to Texas and feared I would get us lost and you would say "I can find our way back Uncle Jim, if not we can call my Dad & Mom, let's go!." Then we went to get your computer desk and you wanted the cheapest one at Wal-Mart because it came with a chair. I took you to another store and you didn't want it because the price didn't include a chair. I said "I'll pay for the chair for you, Jake" We came back to your house and put it together. I felt like a kid that day and truly just enjoyed being with you. "Thank you for sharing those times with me and being such a wonderful nephew. I'll be looking for you in heaven.
Love, Uncle Jim
P.S. Take care of Grandma Maxine and I pray she doesn't have you moving ceramic molds & sleeping on a shelve from pure exhaustion. Thank God for Grandma Nellis she found you sleeping and took you into the house to rest peacefully
All My Love & I'll see you soon,
Uncle Jim
Deanna Berger
December 11, 2006
Jake,
Thanks for being such a good friend throughout all of the years. I will never forget all the joyous times and laughs we have shared. You will truly be missed and never forgotten. Your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers and may god be with them during this difficult time. Love you Jakey!
Noel
December 11, 2006
My heart goes out to Jake's family and friends. God's peace and love to all of you. Jake is now sitting at the table of the Lord...I lost two daughters in 2001 and I know the pain of losing a child. Someday Jake and his family will be reunited again..
Brittany
December 11, 2006
I'm always going to miss you Jake. You were one of my best friends and I love you! You changed my life in every way possible. Rest in Peace and I know I will see you again someday...be ready to joke about nasty, greasy cheeseburgers and take a ride to Whataburger just to get me an ice tea.
Cherie Armstrong
December 11, 2006
Our hearts are crushed and ache from the pain of loosing you. I love to hear all who knew you about your wonderful & contagious laugh that could be heard all throughout the room. Even though I have only had you in my life for the last four years, tears of sorrow & love roll down my cheeks. Dave thought of you as a son, and will have to live with the hurt of you gone, wishing he could have had one last time with you. You are loved SO much by family and wow....all the wonderful friends who adore you so. Our lives are forever changed, may you know the love we all have for you. Rest in peace Jake Taylor "21".
Erica Ramirez
December 10, 2006
ill never forget the times we had together jake growing up you were like the brother i never had even tho as we both got older we drifted apart i still feel close to you and now you have been taken away but now i hold you closer than before and thats in my heart i couldnt believe it when my dad called me and told me of course i knew he wasnt lying but still....all i can keep thinkin is no not jake.....well we burried you two days ago now and im still on stuck mode i think it still needs to register in my head that your really not gonna be here. man jake the service that we had for you was good you had great turn out of friends and family i didnt get a chance to actually talk to all your friends i met some of them at your house but man do they love and miss you and hey you dont have to worry about your parents or your mom your friends got the job covered im sure you know but ok jake i will be back to talk with you a lil ok im sure some other people need room to write to ok....member that i miss you ok......
Jessica Gonzalez
December 9, 2006
Rest In Peace. Your In A better place now.
Rindy Sumerlin
December 9, 2006
Jake, we will remember you for the fun times we had together. Like the time in Tampa on the Pony League World Series trip when you came up to bat and somebody in the crowed yelled “Jake, hit one out for your mother's birthday!” And you did! What an entertaining competitor you were. We had so much fun sharing baseball with you and your family from the Katy Freeway days through Spring Woods Tiger Baseball. The memories are so dear to so many.
I will also remember you for the good friend you were to my son. I was always touched by your supportive nature which seemed to be mature beyond your age. We loved having you in our home and always immensely enjoyed your engaging conversation. You were thoughtful and intuitive from the time you were a little boy. It was a pleasure to see you grow into a young man.
Linda and Eddie, the tribute to Jake yesterday was one we will never forget. My heart breaks for you and Jake's close family and friends for the burden you bear. May we find comfort in each other as we continue to grieve the loss of our friend and loved one. We will always celebrate Jake's life with fond remembrance.
Rindy Sumerlin
Kellie Baker
December 9, 2006
Jake, we never got to meet you, but threw your Mom and Uncle Scott, and your family in Michigan we will always know you were a great cousin. We will always respect your baseball determination. We know you had a great heart because aunt Lin does. We will pray for your Mom and Dad and may you rest in peace. Love forever Kellie, Kellsie and Scottie
Robert Taylor
December 9, 2006
Jake, Uncle Scott will always remember the knock's on the wall. My heart is broke over you, I will always have my special memories of you and even though I didn't get to see you alot I know you were a wonderful nephew, you were raised up by two great parents, I will be here for your Mom and Dad, and will see you when I knock on the door of heaven. I love you and will see you soon. Uncle Scott.
Helen Berger
December 8, 2006
Jake,
I remember you from when you were in second grade with my daughter, Dee Dee. I remember your blonde hair, freckles and shy smile. I think it's amazing that the friends you made back at Terrace are friends who still love you to this day and who will miss you terribly. My heart goes out to your family and friends-know that you were loved.
Kay, Ken & Keith Ahrens
December 8, 2006
To Jake and his family,
We mourn with you at the loss of a friend to everyone. At this time of grieving and healing, let us all come together and love one another. May we all hold onto the memories we have of the bond between child and parents to cherish them forever. Rest in the sacred peace of the Lord, Jake.
Bobby Garza
December 8, 2006
May the Lord be with you and your family Jake, for he is our strength, our hope and our right hand. We will miss you and your smiles.
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Melanie (SBISD Teacher)
December 8, 2006
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. There is no greater loss than that of a child. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
k
December 8, 2006
May God bless you all and your son.
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